Beauty Evolves Karin OConnor

"Our entire society is built to get you away from yourself"
- Rachel White

Today we are talking to Rachel White.

Rachel is a medium, shaman, and the straight-talking friend that we all want in our world.

If those things sound incongruous – I think you will love our talk with Rachel.

Rachel is brilliant, relatable, and super real.

And in our chat- we kept it real- talking about her journey, how she views the circumstances we are all living in right now, how knowing yourself is the most vital and important act of our lives and how her grandmother helped her connect with her fiancé- and it is not the story you are imaging.

You can find Rachel on IG @totemrach and you can find Beauty Evolves on IG @beauty_evolves

And if you would like to learn more on how to help the victims of sex trafficking, Magdalene House Chicago is an excellent resource and BE has made a donation in honor of this episode

“You are blocking blessings when you are sitting in the wrong box”. – Illana Gambrill

Season Two kicks off with us talking to Illana Gambrill – the owner and leader of the Dancebox studio in Essex, England.

Illana is a dancer, dance teacher, and an advocate for women owning their strength, sexuality, and beauty.

My whole life I hated to dance, unless QUITE inebriated.

But at the beginning of the pandemic, I found Dancebox and I started taking their online classes- and I fell in love.

I fell in love with learning how to dance, in love with the amazing community, and in love with Illana for all her positivity and energy that just vibrates across the pond and into my living room.

I am so excited to share the force of nature that is Illana with you as we talk about:

How moving your body can change your mind

The magic of women supporting other women

The tough but life-altering decision to choose yourself

I hope you love our conversation with the beauty and badassery that is Illana Gambrill.

You can find Illana at @danceboxoffical on IG and at dance-box.co.uk

Links to the products we discuss can be found at beauty-evolves.com and we can be found on IG @beauty_evolves.

“You can act differently, and you need to act differently"

- Brian Thompson

Finances are top of mind for most people under normal circumstances and with the economic impact of Covid-19, almost all of us are thinking about our financial situation.

Enter Brian Thompson. Brian is a financial planner, attorney, an InvestmentNews 40 under 40, a frequent contributor to Forbes and specializes in LGTBQ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven business.

In addition to his impressive resume, his approach to working with his clients and finance is equally impressive as he brings together finances, values and heart-driven goals to advise his clients on how to build a life that they love.

Brian is caring, kind, beyond intelligent, and is someone that inspires me deeply.

Please join us as we talk to Brian about
• Focusing on what you can control and what you can’t
• Creating time and space to ask- what do I want my life
to be?
• Creating a values-driven financial plan

Brian can be found at www.btfinancial.com.

And we would love to hear from you! We can be reached at @beauty-evolves on IG and at beauty-evolves.com

As we are weeks into the Covid-19 impact and isolation, our health and the health of others continues to be our top concern. But for many of us the inactivity, a bit more comfort food paired with uncertain times has resulted in body image concerns.  

Add on the torrent of voices saying that this is the time to get fit, get thin and BE BETTER- it can feel like a less than ideal situation. 

In this episode, we talk to clinical therapist Gina Graham about:
Managing our body issues
How we as humans are wired to solve problems and how that creates a unique challenge at this time
Focusing on the things that make us feel beautiful- every day
And maybe this is the time to skip a work out (or two) and ...ditch the scale (gasp!)

Gina can be found at https://www.ginagrahamlcsw.com/

And we would love to hear from you! We can be reached at
@beauty_evolves on IG and at beauty-evolves.com
 

"Every Day You Wake Up is a Time to Grow"- Neely Been

Today I launch the first episode of Beauty Evolves in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In early April, I recorded a podcast with therapist and artist Neely Been to talk about how we can cope during this time.  And on the days I am not dealing well with this situation- not going to lie- I listen to the rough edit of our conversation.

Today I am honored to share my conversation with Neely.  I know we are all in different places at different times but I hope that no matter where you are that Neely's words give you support, a feeling of empathy and inspiration.

In this special episode, we talk about so much including:
How our mental health is our physical health
How to evaluate and alter your relationship with the news
Tips for parents
Being caring and kind to yourself as well as others
Our connection to the earth
Compassion. Compassion. Compassion.

I hope you find our conversation with Neely as healing and inspiring as I did.

Neely can be found at wholeyouhealing.com

Beauty Evolves can be found on IG @beauty_evolves or at beauty-evolves.com

“Slow Down. Focus. Listen.”
- Judy Yan

From Hunan, China to Wisconsin, Judy’s life has been a journey of place, time and mindset.

Please join us as we speak with Judy Yan.

When you meet Judy you just feel good. Her energy is amazing, her smile fills the room and her intellect and kindness are front and center in equal measure.

Join us as we talk to Judy about:

Growing up as a Spicy Girl in Hunan China

Understanding your brand as a way to guide your life

Getting life-changing advice from her young son

Making your life a rich, colorful movie (and not one in black and white)

Talking to Judy was SO inspiring, with me even asking for some advice in an area I am struggling in and getting some fantastic words to live by.

For me, our conversation with Judy is the right inspiration and message at the perfect time.

Links to the products we discuss can be found at beauty-evolves.com and we can be found on IG @beauty_evolves.